Evansville to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1728.4 miles 2781.6 km · straight line
1994.4 miles actual route 3209.7 km · driving distance
34h 54min estimated drive time
$192 - $236 estimated fuel cost
~3h 59min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Evansville from Los Angeles?

The distance from Evansville to Los Angeles is 1728.4 miles (2781.6 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Evansville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1994.4 miles, taking about 34h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 59min. Both are located in United States — Evansville in Indiana and Los Angeles in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Evansville and Los Angeles. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Evansville to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 54min $192 - $236 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 53min $160–$299* Budget
Train ~45h 22min $239–$698* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Evansville & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 576 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 144 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM